Northwest College

231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435

Northwest College is a dynamic learning community dedicated to educational excellence. Through their involvement with the College, students acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully achieve their transfer, career, workforce development, and life-long learning goals.

School Highlights

Northwest College serves 1,652 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 16%.
Northwest College is the only community colleges within Park County, WY.
The nearest community college to Northwest College is City College at Montana State University-Billings (70.3 miles away).

School Overview

The student population of Northwest College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest College diversity score of 0.30 is more than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has grown by 78% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,652 students	3,422 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	17:1	20:1

# Full-Time Students	1,022 students	1,085 students

# Part-Time Students	630 students	2,337 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	794	276

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	2%

% Asian	-	1%

% Hispanic	6%	7%

% Black	1%	1%

% White	83%	84%

% Two or more races	4%	1%

% Non Resident races	5%	2%


Diversity Score	0.30	0.29

College Completion Rate	37%	28%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,900	$34,500

The public in-state tuition of $2,749 is less than the state average of $2,757. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,733 is less than the state average of $6,799. The out-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,749	$2,757

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,733	$6,799

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	91%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,100	$10,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,231

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Northwest College is a dynamic learning community located in Powell, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. In this exceptional setting, students of all ages and backgrounds receive personal attention from a highly credentialed faculty and staff. Northwest's diverse blend of academics, access to emerging technologies, and activities equips students to think critically, to fully develop their potential, and to succeed in an ever changing world. Northwest College opened in 1946 with nearly 100 full- and part-time students and three instructors who met in classrooms borrowed from the public school district. In 1953 the name was changed to Northwest Community College, and in 1968 the college's tax base was expanded to include all of Park County. The name changed once more to Northwest College in 1989. Over the years, the quality of instruction matured, and a residential campus developed. Northwest's 124-acre campus is one of the most attractive college campuses in Wyoming. Its 57 buildings include 14 instructional facilities, four residence halls and 80 apartments for 750 students, a student center, a child care center, and a library with electronic access to other libraries. Northwest College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National League for Nursing, and National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The nearest community college to Northwest College is City College at Montana State University-Billings (70.3 miles away).